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I see that Ken has a new "affordable Spartan CBN" wheel. The difference for the 10" wheel is that it doesn't have the 1" flat side. There have been a few occasions that I have used the side of the...

Robo Hippy, do you find the Wheel guards to be useful for dust or safety? The best price I have found for the Rikon sells them without them.

Thank you for such a detailed review John! I need to make a more dedicated sharpening station, the other day I must have used either the dry grinder base or the Wolverine sharpening jig to help me...

John what is the major advantage for you to use the CBN wheel compared to the stone water wheel? I would think not having to dress it and always being a consistent size would be a big plus. I guess...

Very nice Toby! They all look great.

I have done that along with the BMG-100 jig for my dry grinder. It's nice to have options. I do have to admit with CBN wheels on the dry grinder I don't use the Tormek nearly as much as I used to.
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Here is some good advice on how to prevent getting poison ivy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oyoDRHpQK0

Perhaps a water soluble oil like used in machining would work. Pat, how do you like the finish the 320 grit CBN wheel gives? Or how does it compare to the original wheel?

Rockler sells Brass Ferrules for candle holders.

I made one per these instructions, have used it for a few years and like it a lot. Thanks again MWA!

I plug mine directly into the helmet, as I don't have the battery stand. The plug is fairly standard, I think used one from an old wireless house phone so I would still have the original charger.

Nice find! I would also suggest labeling this and other chargers that use the same connector in your shop. Otherwise you might burn up a laser pointer for the hollowing rig. DAMHIK :o

The Michigan Association of Woodturners makes tops to donate to the Detroit Children’s Hospital. This year they exceeded their goal and made 5673! While not as elaborate as those by JKJ’s here are a...

At least you didn't ask which lathe is best, safest, easiest to use...you might have got a lot of subjective replies. :D I think you will find loyal supporters of several brands that each have there...

Short answer yes. However, it depends on what you turned and what type of finish. On thin NE bowls if you sand to aggressive it could cause the checking especially on the edge. :o Some like to sand...

It looks like spalting to me.

You did an excellent job Brian! They look great!

Could you glue up two groups of four, true up the halves and then glue the halves together?

I think you would find more swing useful if you turn some bowls from green wood. Another option that might be useful for the PM 90 is riser blocks. I have seen some with 6" OEM risers on a PM91 (I...

Thanks David!



I see where Mike H. mentioned that some are made from an alloy, but you wouldn't think an alloy would rust either (if it is one). I keep my shop heated in the winter and run a...

I wish at least one of those thousands of 600 grit users would speak up and let us know what they think about it! I like the idea of never having to dress the wheel, but I have a life time guarantee...

Josh, could the rust on the D-way wheel be ground tool-dust that has rusted?

Most of the time I use a tenon. I have also done as Lyle Jamieson suggests and used a faceplate. I have read where Lyle will use dowels inserted perpendicular to the end grain (a reasonable distance...

“Remember, in a moments time, everything can change! Vision - not just seeing what is, but seeing what can be!”

With several people getting bigger lathes for the first time and following threads...

Robo Hippy makes some good ones too! :)